Breakup, 282 text messages to ex-girlfriend before shooting in Lake City

The Star Tribune takes a look at the emotional turmoil that preceded a domestic call in Lake City that left a police officer in critical condition. Alan Sylte's 17-year-old girlfriend apparently broke up with him last week. The two then fought in her parent's home before Sylte shot a police officer called to the scene.

The Star Tribune takes a look at the emotional turmoil that preceded a domestic call in Lake City that left a police officer in critical condition. Alan Sylte's 17-year-old girlfriend apparently broke up with him last week. The two then fought in her parent's home before Sylte shot a police officer called to the scene.

Reports are coming in fast about a shooting in Lake City this morning. The Post-Bulletin says an officer was shot in the head while responding to a domestic call. Authorities have locked down nearby schools. The suspect is believed to be barricaded inside the home, and police have surrounded the residence.

The man who allegedly shot Lake City police officer Shawn Schneider was found dead after an all-day standoff with law enforcement authorities. Schneider was critically wounded while responding to a domestic disturbance at a Lake City home Monday morning. Police, SWAT team members and other authorities surrounded the home through the day. When they entered the home they found the body of the suspect, Alan Sylte, Jr.

About 2,000 people, including officers from all over the midwest and Canada, gathered in Lake City Saturday afternoon for Shawn Schneider’s funeral. The Lake City Police Officer was shot in the head while responding to a domestic call Dec. 19th. Gov. Mark Dayton has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff.

The nine-year Lake City police veteran shot Monday morning remains hospitalized. A spokesperson with St. Marys Hospital in Rochester says Shawn Schneider remains in critical condition on Saturday. He was responding to a domestic dispute with another officer when he was shot in the head.

A medical examiner at the Mayo Clinic confirmed the identity of the man found dead after Monday's all-day standoff with police at a Lake City home. Alan Sylte's death was determined to be a suicide. Police say Sylte also shot Lake City police officer Shawn Schneider, who remains in critical condition.

A man reportedly shot a police officer during a domestic call in Lake City today. Sources say the officer is in critical condition. Police have surrounded a home where they believe the suspect is residing.

Family and friends of Lake City police officer Shawn Schneider will gather this Saturday, January 7. His funeral is set for 1 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in Lake City. Officer Schneider was shot during a domestic dispute two weeks ago. The 32-year-old remained in critical condition at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester for 11 days before he died of his injuries Friday.

The Post-Bulletin says as many as 2,000 people total are expected to attend what will likely be the largest funeral in the city's history on Saturday. Shawn Schneider was shot in the head while responding to a call about a domestic dispute. Officers are expected to come from all over the Midwest and Canada for the funeral.